Lentil Stew

5 from 1 vote

A hearty, wholesome lentil stew loaded with vegetables, herbs, and your choice of broth or added protein. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Course Soup, Stew

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Lentil Dinner, Healthy Lentil Soup, Hearty Lentil Recipe, Instant Pot Lentil Stew, Lentil Stew, Lentil Vegetable Stew, Vegetarian Lentil Stew

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 208kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Large soup pot , or Dutch oven
Chef's knife
cutting board
Wooden sposon
Instant Pot (optional)

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked lentils rinsed well
4 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth
14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes
2 medium medium carrots chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high until hot. Add the carrot, celery, onion, and garlic, and saute for 4 minutes, or until vegetables have begun to soften.
Stir in the lentils, water, vegetable broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, until lentils are cooked and the broth has reduced.

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